Brussels Sprout Salad with Pears and Bacon
With this delicious salad you get those thinly shredded Brussels sprouts that have just the perfect crunch, along with soft sweet pears, salty crispy bacon, a slight bite from the shallots, nutty crunchy pecans, creamy tangy gorgonzola cheese, plus just a hint of herby freshness from the parsley. And it’s all finished off with a bright lemon bacon maple dressing. Talk about one delicious salad! And something new for a change. It’s a salad that will give you one more reason to look forward to fall every year and all those delicious pears this time of year. This salad is the perfect reminder that everything is better with bacon. But really, I do love the way the pears and bacon compliment each other here. It’s a match meant to be and a flavor combination I should be using more often.
Ingredients Needed for the Salad
Bacon Fresh Brussels sprouts Fresh parsley Pecans Pears Gorgonzola cheese Shallot
Ingredients Needed for the Dressing
How to Make Brussels Sprout Salad
Can I Make This Salad in Advance?
Once you add the dressing the salad will hold up well for about an hour – but keep in mind the pears edges can brown so if you want to add dressing to soften up the Brussels sprouts a little first just wait to add those pears until later. You can definitely shred the Brussels sprouts one day in advance though and make the dressing a day in advance (then gently rewarm as the bacon grease will solidify.
Can I Use a Different Kind of Cheese?
Goat cheese would work well hear or feta would be another good option.
What Should I Serve with This Salad?
Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs Roasted Chicken Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Dinner Rolls
The Perfect Thanksgiving Salad
This would be a perfect salad to serve at a party or at Thanksgiving but it’s also so delicious that you should be waiting for a celebration to roll around. You should be making it today. And enjoying every delicious bite!
